M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival
M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival
The M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 《M1 触 Ÿ 现代舞蹈 节 》activates a brand new month for dance lovers in Singapore with an array of performances and activities this 2nd June – 7th July 2017, delivered with “style, substance and sheer brilliance.*” - The Flying Inkpot. Presented in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 4 ticketed productions and 1 free outdoor production feature 27 dance works held exclusively in spaces throughout Esplanade. Coupled with 30 technique classes, 3 workshops and 1 studio showing at Goodman Arts Centre, make every weekend this summer holiday your non-stop celebration of contemporary dance!
“The M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival has grown to be a key highlight of Singapore’s dance calendar. We are proud to present the 2017 edition, which brings together a host of talent from across the world to Singapore for a month of high calibre, cutting edge and exhilarating performances. From various workshops and technique classes in nurturing new dancers and choreographers, to a free outdoor performance for audiences of all ages, this year’s programme looks set to be an even richer and more family friendly experience,” said Mr Ivan Lim, Director, Corporate Communications, M1 Limited.
Silentium by Choi Young Hyun & Son Yu Joung (South Korea/Singapore)
The deepest feeling always shows itself in silence. It may be the soundlessness after a long battle with oneself, or the turning of a blind eye. Like dance revelers in a rave, utterly consumed by the moment, the movements gradually reach schizophrenic levels, with the dancer finally burning out. The lights and music are abruptly turned off. Silence is restored again. Silentium was presented at SIDance Festival 2016 in South Korea.
Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/207590172
BAN by Hwang Dasom & Park Shin Jung (Guest performance from South Korea)
BAN (半) is the half-human, half-animal figure conceived by the Korean duo to represent a human being who cannot be classified. In the blurring of boundaries, a strong visual image emerges of two different species co-existing as one. A guest selection from South Korea’s N.D.A Festival 2016.
Choi Young Hyun (South Korea)
Choi Young Hyun graduated from the Department of Dance at SungKyunKwan University and completed his M.A. at the Korea National University of Arts. In May 2011, he made his choreographic debut with the solo NOT I, which garnered Second prize for a solo performance at the MASDANZA International Choreography Competition in Spain. NOT I has been performed at the Tanzmesse 2014 and the Grec festival (Madrid fringe festival) 2015. In 2012, his second work In the air, was commissioned by MODAFE and performed at the Daehakro arts theater.
In 2015, he was commissioned by Seoul Foundation Arts & Culture to create Body work, presented at the ARCO Theatre. He has also directed dance for the movie The treacherous in 2014. Professionally, he has worked with Dance Theatre ON, Aesoon Dance Company, and Sang-cheol Choe Dance Company. Other key awards include: Second prize at Dong-A dance competition; Grand prize at New Dance Artist competition; Rising artist recognised by the Arts Council Korea.
Son Yu Joung (South Korea/Singapore)
Son Yu Joung is an accomplished professional dancer and choreographer in Classical Korean and Contemporary Dance. She holds a Masters in Arts from the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University, and has 15 years of instructional tertiary and professional experience, including Dance Director of SYJ Dance Company (2016 – current) and Seoul Dance Academy (2001 – 2006); Adjunct Professorship at Seokyeong University (2007-10); lecturing positions at Korea National University of Arts (2011-12), Kookmin University (2010), Far East University (2007-08).
Her professional career has taken her across the world, spanning Seoul, Japan, Europe and the USA, covering 20 professional dance collaborations. Key awards and recognitions include the Young Art Frontier grant in 2009, and the Grand Prix at the Dance 2000 Festival held in 2006. Son moved to Singapore in 2016 and is currently based here.
Hwang Dasom (South Korea)
Hwang Dasom trained in contemporary dance at Seoul Art High School in Seoul. She attained a B.A. in Contemporary dance from Ewha Womans University, South Korea. After graduating in 2010, she joined EDge, the postgraduate Dance Company at London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS), The Place, for their 2012-13 season, touring nationally and internationally. In 2014, she received her M.A. in Contemporary Dance at LCDS. Since 2015 she has been based in South Korea as a freelance choreographer, working on projects such as the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company’s international choreographer exchange project 2015.
Park Shin Jung (South Korea)
Park Shin Jung started dancing at the early age at the Sun-Hwa Art School in Seoul. She graduated with a B.A. in Contemporary dance in 2010 from Se-Jong University, after which she moved to London to join EDge, the postgraduate performance company at LCDS, touring nationally and internationally. In 2012 she received her M.A. in Choreography from Laban in London, UK, following which she moved to Germany and joined the Compagnie Fredewess in 2013-14 under the Director Hans Fredewess. She is currently a freelance choreographer and performer in Seoul.
Visit www.the-contact.org for full Festival details and updates.
- Date : 2nd June - 7th July 2017
- Venue : Esplanade
The M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 《M1 触 Ÿ 现代舞蹈 节 》activates a brand new month for dance lovers in Singapore with an array of performances and activities this 2nd June – 7th July 2017, delivered with “style, substance and sheer brilliance.*” - The Flying Inkpot. Presented in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 4 ticketed productions and 1 free outdoor production feature 27 dance works held exclusively in spaces throughout Esplanade. Coupled with 30 technique classes, 3 workshops and 1 studio showing at Goodman Arts Centre, make every weekend this summer holiday your non-stop celebration of contemporary dance!
“The M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival has grown to be a key highlight of Singapore’s dance calendar. We are proud to present the 2017 edition, which brings together a host of talent from across the world to Singapore for a month of high calibre, cutting edge and exhilarating performances. From various workshops and technique classes in nurturing new dancers and choreographers, to a free outdoor performance for audiences of all ages, this year’s programme looks set to be an even richer and more family friendly experience,” said Mr Ivan Lim, Director, Corporate Communications, M1 Limited.
Silentium by Choi Young Hyun & Son Yu Joung (South Korea/Singapore)
The deepest feeling always shows itself in silence. It may be the soundlessness after a long battle with oneself, or the turning of a blind eye. Like dance revelers in a rave, utterly consumed by the moment, the movements gradually reach schizophrenic levels, with the dancer finally burning out. The lights and music are abruptly turned off. Silence is restored again. Silentium was presented at SIDance Festival 2016 in South Korea.
Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/207590172
BAN by Hwang Dasom & Park Shin Jung (Guest performance from South Korea)
BAN (半) is the half-human, half-animal figure conceived by the Korean duo to represent a human being who cannot be classified. In the blurring of boundaries, a strong visual image emerges of two different species co-existing as one. A guest selection from South Korea’s N.D.A Festival 2016.
Choi Young Hyun (South Korea)
Choi Young Hyun graduated from the Department of Dance at SungKyunKwan University and completed his M.A. at the Korea National University of Arts. In May 2011, he made his choreographic debut with the solo NOT I, which garnered Second prize for a solo performance at the MASDANZA International Choreography Competition in Spain. NOT I has been performed at the Tanzmesse 2014 and the Grec festival (Madrid fringe festival) 2015. In 2012, his second work In the air, was commissioned by MODAFE and performed at the Daehakro arts theater.
In 2015, he was commissioned by Seoul Foundation Arts & Culture to create Body work, presented at the ARCO Theatre. He has also directed dance for the movie The treacherous in 2014. Professionally, he has worked with Dance Theatre ON, Aesoon Dance Company, and Sang-cheol Choe Dance Company. Other key awards include: Second prize at Dong-A dance competition; Grand prize at New Dance Artist competition; Rising artist recognised by the Arts Council Korea.
Son Yu Joung (South Korea/Singapore)
Son Yu Joung is an accomplished professional dancer and choreographer in Classical Korean and Contemporary Dance. She holds a Masters in Arts from the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University, and has 15 years of instructional tertiary and professional experience, including Dance Director of SYJ Dance Company (2016 – current) and Seoul Dance Academy (2001 – 2006); Adjunct Professorship at Seokyeong University (2007-10); lecturing positions at Korea National University of Arts (2011-12), Kookmin University (2010), Far East University (2007-08).
Her professional career has taken her across the world, spanning Seoul, Japan, Europe and the USA, covering 20 professional dance collaborations. Key awards and recognitions include the Young Art Frontier grant in 2009, and the Grand Prix at the Dance 2000 Festival held in 2006. Son moved to Singapore in 2016 and is currently based here.
Hwang Dasom (South Korea)
Hwang Dasom trained in contemporary dance at Seoul Art High School in Seoul. She attained a B.A. in Contemporary dance from Ewha Womans University, South Korea. After graduating in 2010, she joined EDge, the postgraduate Dance Company at London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS), The Place, for their 2012-13 season, touring nationally and internationally. In 2014, she received her M.A. in Contemporary Dance at LCDS. Since 2015 she has been based in South Korea as a freelance choreographer, working on projects such as the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company’s international choreographer exchange project 2015.
Park Shin Jung (South Korea)
Park Shin Jung started dancing at the early age at the Sun-Hwa Art School in Seoul. She graduated with a B.A. in Contemporary dance in 2010 from Se-Jong University, after which she moved to London to join EDge, the postgraduate performance company at LCDS, touring nationally and internationally. In 2012 she received her M.A. in Choreography from Laban in London, UK, following which she moved to Germany and joined the Compagnie Fredewess in 2013-14 under the Director Hans Fredewess. She is currently a freelance choreographer and performer in Seoul.
Visit www.the-contact.org for full Festival details and updates.